Computer and Information Sciences at Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Marshall University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marshall University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 382 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK | $70,142 | $78,753 | #317 | $58,844 |
| 383 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $69,968 | $66,595 | #409 | $54,111 |
| 384 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $69,567 | $74,045 | #355 | $45,498 |
| 385 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $69,565 | $82,299 | #287 | $52,047 |
| 386 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $69,552 | $68,334 | #393 | $46,254 |
| 387 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $69,022 | $62,805 | #432 | $45,355 |
| 388 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $69,013 | $74,038 | #356 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marshall University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,047 one year after graduating and $69,565 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marshall University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Marshall University ranks #385 by median pay four years after graduation, and #287 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Marshall University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,375.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.